The Aurora Universal Protocol Converter (UPC) is now available on Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra and Envision² Compact geothermal heat pumps from WaterFurnace. It is designed to incorporate control of WaterFurnace Aurora-based heat pumps into commercial building automation systems (BAS).
Lennox has expanded its Energence® rooftop unit line with new ultra-high-efficiency models that the company says are the most efficient, lightest, and quietest rooftop units in its class. Energence units feature efficiencies of up to 21.5 IEER and 13.9 EER resulting in low operating costs and service.
Westinghouse’s R8HE gas/electric packaged system is now available in a downflow configuration. The R8HE is said to be the first condensing gas/electric packaged unit for residential applications and offers a heating efficiency of 95 percent AFUE.
The Westinghouse EarthDirEX™ 19+ EER, 3.9+ COP geothermal direct geoexchange heat pump is said to require less drilling than other geothermal systems. Also, there is no earth-to-water heat exchanger component, so the heat pump transfers heat more efficiently.
Milwaukee is showing its new line of M18™ cordless shears, which the company says is one of the largest and most complete cordless shear offerings on the market today, delivering maximum control and versatility.
AAF International is introducing the VariCel 2+ filter line. Utilizing AAF’s Impress pleating technology, VariCel 2+ filters combine low resistance with high mechanical strength, while maximizing energy efficiency.
One of the highlights of the AHR Expo — the winners of the 2015 AHR Expo Innovation Awards, representing the major segments of the HVACR marketplace — are on the display at the show. The winning entries were selected in 10 categories as the most innovative new products among the thousands being displayed.
The NEWS was very busy at the AHR Expo in New York City, visiting as many booths as possible in search of new products. Here is a comprehensive list of everything we found on the show floor.